Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns of US influence as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, citing regional issues for insecurity and tensions, adding that the recent Houthi strike in Yemen resulted in 58 deaths.
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Iran accuses US of being the main cause of insecurity and tensions in the region.: Iran accuses US of being the main cause of insecurity and tensions in the region.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are rising.: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are rising.
A recent incident involving a Houthi strike in Yemen resulted in 58 deaths.: A recent incident involving a Houthi strike in Yemen resulted in 58 deaths.
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Watch: Iran's Araghchi says US the ‘main cause of insecurity’ in region
20 October 2026 02:47 BST
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters on Monday that regional issues should be resolved through diplomacy, blaming the US for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider region.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters on Monday that regional issues should be resolved through diplomacy and blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/fpB2RrCKCP
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